Zachary
One of the Regulars
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Good evening,
When Nicolas Sarkozy became Head of State in France ten years ago, he was the probably first to be noticed starting a trend called: the darker the tie, the better. He brought black (or almost black) ties to fashion.
Well, perhaps just a volatile trend, I guessed. I was wrong.
His successor, Hollande, was also wearing mostly dark ties, of blue colour to be exact. And so -- and even more -- did and does Mr. Macron.
Another popular find on this topic is the relatively newly appointed Head of State of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen. He and a not-black tie is a rare see. Actually, I have never seen him with a red tie, or just another, lighter colour, such as medium blue.
(An anecdote: When the Prince of Wales visited Austria, the agenda said, "black tie." His Royal Highness arrived in a perfect tuxedo -- and the Austrian President wore one of his standard black neckties with a regular lounge suit.)
Mr. Shinzo Abe of Japan is also a fan of muted colours, yet not as black as those of Mr. Van der Bellen or Mr. Macron.
So now, what's the purpose of black ties?
Black ties have pros and cons, regarding the so-called "color psychology." At first, they reflect the tenderness and calmness of a blue tie, but also contain a lot of power that otherwise just a red tie would offer, without representing the feeling of "bashing the head against the wall", which is the meaning of a bright red tie just like those of Mr. Trump.
I'm 27 years old, and I started collecting and wearing ties at the age of 15. In this time, I have learnt the following -- mostly by own experience:
You can't really do anything wrong with a blue tie. Mostly. It stands for competency, wisdom, and calmness.
However, if your daily task is to do something creative, you might want to try out a red tie (but at first, be sure to put on a dark red one, such as Bordeaux or Burgundy). This will show your opponent that you are accustomed to deliver creative work, work diligently, and produce own ideas.
To put this to a maximum, try out orange.
Pink or magenta also work for this occasion. That's why the EU-sceptical Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán often wears these colors: He wants to show activity, commitment to progress, yet independence from the EU forces.
If I need to reflect my about 70 ties, and which colour how often to wear, the math is easy:
50% Blue -- 30% Red -- 5% Green -- 5% Yellow -- 10% other colours (such as Violet, Rosé, Grey, Orange, Brown).
And black ties? Well, they seem to offer a mix of blue and red. If you choose a too "screaming" shade of red, people might ask you to turn your tie silent. Black also offers this power, however carries the blue colour's calmness within, without being as "loud" as a red tie.
So what's my problem with black ties? Well, I can tell you.
They are hideous.
Firstly, because wearers of black ties just seem to want to get themselves out of the affair. "Colourology" can only be applied to black ties in a limited manner. They don't really tell you much about the wearer, besides he is reflecting strongness and callousness.
Secondly, because they are so_bo_ring. What a wonderful world would it be if anyone dared to freely express their feelings by their ties!
Take a look at the Party Convention in China, currently taking place in Beijing. Those thousands of representatives mostly wear red ties, however, all in a very mute shade, and certainly not as "screaming" as Mr. Trump's bright red ties.
Now my question to the community:
What is your point of view on the modern trend of black ties?
When Nicolas Sarkozy became Head of State in France ten years ago, he was the probably first to be noticed starting a trend called: the darker the tie, the better. He brought black (or almost black) ties to fashion.
Well, perhaps just a volatile trend, I guessed. I was wrong.
His successor, Hollande, was also wearing mostly dark ties, of blue colour to be exact. And so -- and even more -- did and does Mr. Macron.
Another popular find on this topic is the relatively newly appointed Head of State of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen. He and a not-black tie is a rare see. Actually, I have never seen him with a red tie, or just another, lighter colour, such as medium blue.
(An anecdote: When the Prince of Wales visited Austria, the agenda said, "black tie." His Royal Highness arrived in a perfect tuxedo -- and the Austrian President wore one of his standard black neckties with a regular lounge suit.)
Mr. Shinzo Abe of Japan is also a fan of muted colours, yet not as black as those of Mr. Van der Bellen or Mr. Macron.
So now, what's the purpose of black ties?
Black ties have pros and cons, regarding the so-called "color psychology." At first, they reflect the tenderness and calmness of a blue tie, but also contain a lot of power that otherwise just a red tie would offer, without representing the feeling of "bashing the head against the wall", which is the meaning of a bright red tie just like those of Mr. Trump.
I'm 27 years old, and I started collecting and wearing ties at the age of 15. In this time, I have learnt the following -- mostly by own experience:
You can't really do anything wrong with a blue tie. Mostly. It stands for competency, wisdom, and calmness.
However, if your daily task is to do something creative, you might want to try out a red tie (but at first, be sure to put on a dark red one, such as Bordeaux or Burgundy). This will show your opponent that you are accustomed to deliver creative work, work diligently, and produce own ideas.
To put this to a maximum, try out orange.
Pink or magenta also work for this occasion. That's why the EU-sceptical Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán often wears these colors: He wants to show activity, commitment to progress, yet independence from the EU forces.
If I need to reflect my about 70 ties, and which colour how often to wear, the math is easy:
50% Blue -- 30% Red -- 5% Green -- 5% Yellow -- 10% other colours (such as Violet, Rosé, Grey, Orange, Brown).
And black ties? Well, they seem to offer a mix of blue and red. If you choose a too "screaming" shade of red, people might ask you to turn your tie silent. Black also offers this power, however carries the blue colour's calmness within, without being as "loud" as a red tie.
So what's my problem with black ties? Well, I can tell you.
They are hideous.
Firstly, because wearers of black ties just seem to want to get themselves out of the affair. "Colourology" can only be applied to black ties in a limited manner. They don't really tell you much about the wearer, besides he is reflecting strongness and callousness.
Secondly, because they are so_bo_ring. What a wonderful world would it be if anyone dared to freely express their feelings by their ties!
Take a look at the Party Convention in China, currently taking place in Beijing. Those thousands of representatives mostly wear red ties, however, all in a very mute shade, and certainly not as "screaming" as Mr. Trump's bright red ties.
Now my question to the community:
What is your point of view on the modern trend of black ties?
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